Location
London

Hours
Full Time - 35 hours per week

Salary
£45,852 per annum

About the Role
Islington is an exciting and dynamic part of London experiencing rapid growth and undergoing a significant transformation in its transport environment. Islington Council is committed to creating a greener, healthier borough by making transport more inclusive and enjoyable for everyone. The Active Travel Programme Officer is responsible to the Active Travel Team Leader for developing, promoting, and coordinating the in-house delivery of the borough's cycle training programme. The council's Active Travel Team plays a key role in supporting people to enjoy better neighbourhoods, streets, and public spaces and has won several awards for its ground-breaking work. By supporting people to become healthier through active travel, you will contribute to the council’s Transport Strategy and Vision Zero goals, as well as support schools with their whole school goals, such as the Healthy Schools Agenda.

Working for our organisation
Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council, our sense of purpose is clear: we serve. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and recognise that to look after the place and the planet, we must look after our people. Together, we can change the future. We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone has an equal chance to thrive. Our values—collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering—guide everything we do and embody what public service is all about.

Our offer to you
We offer up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service, flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, and a 35-hour working week. We provide learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential, competitive pay with a commitment to paying all staff at least the London Living Wage, an excellent local government pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, and local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more. Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council, with current redeployment pool employees needing to meet essential criteria for shortlisting.

Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, fostering a culture of inclusion. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on any protected grounds under the 2010 Equality Act. We use data to identify and address disparities and work closely with Colleague Forums, Trade Unions, and active allies to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion. Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace by living out our CARE values daily and embedding equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in our work.

Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications check, and 3 to 5 years referencing.

Experience
- A minimum of one year’s experience as a fully accredited cycle instructor (NSI or 1st4Sport Level 2) and/or a Teaching Qualification
- Experience of staff management
- Ability to work collaboratively on a range of projects
- Understanding of current legislation governing road safety
- Experience preparing funding bids for submission
- Ability to provide expert advice to elected members, management, and less experienced colleagues

About you
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work creatively and constructively within a team, with other parts of the Council and partner organisations. You will be able to work positively with stakeholders, the local community, and elected members to deliver projects aligned with council priorities.

Qualifications
This role requires obtaining an Enhanced/Standard satisfactory clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.